Woodrow Wilson Library announces new head archivist
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The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum announced that Elizabeth J. “Libby” Shortt has been appointed the Presidential Library’s new head archivist.
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Senate Republican, Democrat call on House to pass state budget
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Senate Majority Leader Sen. Dick Saslaw (D -Fairfax) and Sen. John Watkins (R-Powhatan) called on the Virginia House of Delegates to end procedural delays and pass a version of the Senate’s budget.
Canadian soloist returns to Bach Festival for repeat performance of ‘Elijah’
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A popular oratorio from the early days of the 22-year-old Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival at Eastern Mennonite University will return this summer. The 2014 festival, held June 8-15, will feature Felix Mendelssohn’s Elijah, performed by an orchestra, choir and four soloists.
Overcoming inhibition: How bacteria build safe havens
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To build biofilms — the slimy plaques bacteria create to better cling to surfaces, cause disease and resist antibiotics — they must first release a built-in brake.
#1 UVa. baseball holds on for 5-4 extra-inning win at VCU
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Top-ranked UVa. got home runs from Derek Fisher and Brandon Downes and two RBI from Joe McCarthy to hold off VCU in front of a pro-Virginia crowd on Tuesday at The Diamond in Richmond, 5-4 in 10 innings.
Robin Sullenberger to speak at American National University commencement
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On Friday, May 9, the Harrisonburg Campus of American National University will hold its graduation ceremony at Bridgewater Church of the Brethren with special guest Don “Robin” Sullenberger as the commencement speaker.
FLW College Fishing Northern Conference opens on Smith Mountain Lake
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FLW College Fishing is headed to Smith Mountain Lake May 3 for the first Northern Conference tournament of 2014. Fifty college teams will be competing for a top award of $2,000 and a berth in the Northern Conference Invitational tournament.
Tastes & Tunes in the Garden at Woodrow Wilson Birthplace
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What better place to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day than in the Gardens of the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library.
Shenandoah National Park hosts Wildflower Weekend
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Conserving native plants will be the focus of Shenandoah National Park’s 28th annual Wildflower Weekend, May 3 and 4, 2014. Visitors may see woodland beauties such as trillium, wild geranium, jack-in-the-pulpit, and a variety of others on naturalist-led hikes.
Local playwright Matthew Warner wins play festival
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Audiences voted Staunton resident Matthew Warner’s stage play “Chess is Blind” their favorite of the Stage Door Productions 7th Annual Original 1-Act Play Festival, held April 11-13 in Fredericksburg, Va.
